Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2892: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- FOOD-AS-MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2892 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- FOOD-AS-MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services